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This is a discussion on Right Facet Block within the Diagnostic Tests & Spinal Injections forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; Oh CL, that sounds horrible. So sorry you had to suffer through that, but so glad that you got relief. ...

  1. 08-13-2010 01:13 PM #11
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    Oh CL, that sounds horrible. So sorry you had to suffer through that, but so glad that you got relief. I had that happen once where they were supposed to have me sedated, but I wasn't sedated enough and felt it all. I was screaming, crying, and wiggling. They kept telling me to hold still; but I honestly couldn't it hurt so damn bad. Ughhh, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Praying they get you good sedation next time.
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  2. 08-27-2010 11:52 AM #12
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    I had my second right facet block yesterday morning. I had sedation this time and a different doctor and what a difference it made. I felt it, but it wasn't torture this time. :thumpup: I got excellent relief for about 2 hours so now we wait and see how long it takes for the insurance to approve the cauterization. Yesterday's doctor said it usually doesn't take longer than 2 weeks, and he thinks I will definitely get some good results from the right facet rhizotomy. Let's hope so. I also went to my pain management clinic the day before the facet block because my pain levels have just been unmanageable (likely not having my fentanyl patches), and my Mom is in town visiting from Dallas for a week. The Nurse Practioner was great and doubled my oral meds per day, to get me through until she can write a script for my fentanyl patches in two weeks. She could tell I was just hobbled in pain and limping, and I just hate for my Mom to see me in so much pain. My Mom was my driver yesterday so she got to drive my new Mini-Cooper. (I'll try and post a picture....I posted one on Facebook. I've only had it 2 weeks.) Anyway, we headed north because she likes to get up to the cabin for a few days and she even has a childhood friend who lives up this way she likes to visit. So she got dropped off for an overnight with her friend and then I did drive the last hour up to our cabin. Wasn't supposed to drive, but did fine. We haven't been up here for a whole month with everything going on. Her friend will drive her up here sometime this afternoon for the rest of the weekend. The weather is just incredible now. High's in the 70's and lows in the 50's. My favorite kind of temperatures. Yesterday an eagle flew right through the giant pines right by the front windows facing the lake, and I just said, "thank-you God."
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    That's great CL, hope your insurance quickly approves it. I'm glad the pain management doctor helped you with medication until you get your Fentanyl again. I'm sure that is more than rough being cut off cold turkey like that. I hope you have a great visit with your mom and enjoy the nice weather!
    31 years old-
    1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!
    Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011 , completely pain free still!
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  4. 08-28-2010 09:05 PM #14
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    Wow CL, I cannot believe they did not sedate you. I took 2 ativan 1 hour before, had two doses of versed and then 2 10mg Norcos. Never heard of them not allowing meds before hand on an Facet block or nerve root injection.

    They are just plain mean.
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    MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
    Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.

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